What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Student Worker position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
This position provides engineering support to ongoing research and construction activities such Density Profiling Systems (DPS) and new pavement quality assurance. The consistent basis work related to those projects includes field data collection, sampling, testing, assisting with quality assurance activities, and analysis of data. It is also anticipated that the position will assist with other time-sensitive requests as necessary.
This position is located at the Office of Materials & Road Research in Maplewood. The position will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.
Minimum Qualifications :
Applicants must be current students in a secondary, post-secondary, or graduate school. Other qualifications include :
- Enrolled in an engineering, science, or mathematic / statistics program.
- Experience with Microsoft computer programs, especially Excel and Word.
- Ability to learn and apply statistical analysis tools to data sets.
- Ability to learn the use of basic tools, machinery, and testing equipment.
- Valid Class D Driver’s License.
Please note : Applicants must be a student in a college / university, trade, or technical school. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution they must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester / quarter. Any lesser credit load shall be treated as a semester / quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation.
How to Apply :
Please Apply Online by 3 / 23 / 2025 :
1. Go to
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “ 84526 ” in the Keywords search box and click “>
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list : Online Job Board - Indeed
Only applicants received on mn.gov / careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information :
Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist
Laura.Saari@state.mn.us
